Here at GCU, we strive to help our international students feel part of our community. We provide an extensive welcome programme for students in September and January, as well as offering social activities throughout the academic year. All of this allows students to make new connections and get the best experience GCU and Glasgow has to offer.
Try your best to get here for induction week, as well as the start of teaching, to give yourself the best start for success in your studies. If you are unavoidably late, there are deadlines for completing the registration process (that’s completing online registration and collecting your card).
Airport pick-up service
We offer a free Airport pick-up service for international students arriving at Glasgow International Airport.
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The information provided below will give you an idea of what to expect from your induction at GCU.
Arriving at Glasgow Caledonian University.
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At Glasgow Caledonian University, we offer a free pick up service for international students. For students not eligible to use our meet and greet service we have provided Public Transport information and various other ways to get to the University
Student Welcome programme
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Our International Welcome Programme is a introduction to GCU, Glasgow and Scotland. Packed full of social and informative activities. Meet friends, attend free events, learn about Glasgow, register with a GP and open a UK bank account plus much more.
Global Buddies
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We would like to welcome you to Scotland and help you settle into life as a student at Glasgow Caledonian University. The first few months at university can be an exciting yet nervous time, and it can take a while to adjust to a new environment. Have a look at our Global Buddies page to find out more information and how to get involved.
Arriving Late
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International Students are required to be on campus and registered by the latest date of enrolment which is stated on your CAS. Any student that is unable to be in attendance by this date, should contact the Admissions Service or request an extension by contacting the CAS team if they think they will arrive late.
Extension requests are programme dependent and requires authorisation from your Programme Leader, Head of VISA and Associate Academic Registrar. Do not travel until you have received confirmation that you will be allowed to enrol late. If you travel without confirmation, you may be stopped from entering the UK and may not be able to register for your Programme. If your request is not approved, the Admissions Service will be able to provide advice on next steps and how to defer to the next available intake.
You may have missed your library orientation session, if so contact your librarian for help and advice or have a look at the library's website for more information.
Deadline for courses
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Deadline for courses - keep checking for deadline dates.
If your course starts at another time, then you must complete registration by 2 weeks after the start of teaching.
If you are arriving after your course has started please contact your school immediately to confirm your arrival and find out what you need to do to catch up with anything you missed.
Collecting your Student ID Card
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Please bring your passport (make sure it is stamped on entry to the UK, even if you come via another EU country) and biometric immigration document (or letter from Home Office if you are to collect on campus and you can collect it before you get your card) to receive your student ID card. You should already have sent us your photograph as part of our registration process.
The Keltic Ginger (Scotland Tours)
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The splendour of Scotland’s scenery is not to be missed so make the most of your time here by getting out of Glasgow and exploring it!
We work closely with The Keltic Ginger – a local tour operator specialising in affordable day trips for students around Scotland.
They offer weekly tours to some of the country’s most breath-taking attractions – all delivered by knowledgeable and experienced guides. If you’re looking to see Scotland at its finest, we recommend booking a trip with The Keltic Ginger.
For more information on upcoming tours, check out their website or Facebook .
Opening a UK Bank Account
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We advise you to open a bank account in the UK - it makes things easier if you need to extend or apply for a visa
You will require identify information to open an account. We therefore recommend you have another means in place to pay for things on arrival. There are various accounts available which you can transfer money from an account in your home country to which provide a card that can be used in the UK, An example of this is Monzo ,
Contact VISA Team
If you have any questions then please contact the VISA Team.
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International support
If you are a new international student, then please check out the international student support pages.
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